Frequently asked questions about the MID (& Answers)

Many queries are raised about the MID and the use of the MID. The answer to some of your queries may be found below. Click on the question to see the answer in more detail.

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Contact about MID
Problems with taxing car online
Who is to blame if my car is seized when insured
Can my vehicle be seized just for not being on the MID
How can police check my insurance after a MID enquiry
Will I be arrested if my car is not on the MID
Why do police need access to MID
Do ANPR cameras use MID data
Do police have access to the MID
How long before my policy gets to the MID
What if the askMID details are not correct
What if askMID says my vehicle is not on MID
What if my car is not on the MID
Are foreign vehicles on the MID
Foreign insurers and the MID
Rules for speed of loading data
How long is data held
The DPA and the MID
Can I be excluded from MID
Do all insurers update the MID
How do I check my vehicle is on MID
Can I have access to MID
Who can access the MID
Can I update the MID
Who puts the data onto MID
What information does the MID hold
What is the MID

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This page was last updated on
11 January 2010